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Samuel W. Black

American territorial governor of Nebraska (1816-1862) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 45

Samuel Wylie Black was a lawyer, soldier, judge, and politician. A Democrat closely involved in Pennsylvania politics, he is best known for being the 7th Governor of the Nebraska Territory and for being killed in action leading his regiment in a charge early in the Civil War.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1816 to 1862 · aged 45